ask around

verb

asked around; asking around; asks around
: to ask many people to tell one information about someone or something
Maybe you should ask around to find out more about this guy.
We usually ask around before trying a new restaurant.

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But my advice is to ask around—in your hotel, your tour guide, locals in the market—for their favorite place to eat. — Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 In Guatemala, the veterinarian asked around for the parents of the man who survived the water well attack and found them. — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Those fundamental to the past, present and future viability of the project are asking around. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 After asking around a bit about this particular idea earlier in the offseason, the read here is that Tremayne will stick to being called a wide receiver in your game-day programs. — Mike Kaye june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ask around

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askari
ask around
(as) keen as mustard
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“Ask around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20around. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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